JESSICA HUGHES (Queen Margaret) is an actor, arts educator, and creator of new work. She received her MFA in acting from OSU and has spent the last year lecturing at the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts. Hughes is the co-producing artistic director and founder of The Sound Company.

BETH JOSEPHSEN (York) has been with ATC for 14 years in various roles as an actor, director, and staff member. When not in the park, she takes Shakespeare programming to local schools. Beth would like to thank her husband for his love and support. IG: beth.josephsen

COSETTE PAYNE (Joan of Arc) is excited to perform in her first ATC show! She is heavily involved in her high school theatre program and has had roles such as Hercule Poirot (Murder on the Orient Express) and Cinderella (The Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon). Cosette has won best-supporting actress in Winterfilm 2020 for "The Shot." She is very thankful for all of the support from friends and family!

KATE JONES (Hume) We are on land taken from the Hopewell, Myaamia, Shawandasse Tula, and Kaskaskia people. European ambition has wrecked havoc on much of the world throughout history; something to reflect on as you join us for this beautiful evening in Schiller Park. Enjoy the show!

CAT McALPINE (Warwick) is delighted to be back on stage. Previously in the park, she co-directed Much Ado About Nothing, and performed the roles of Emilie in Les Liaisons Dangereuses; Starveling in A Midsummer Night's Dream; and Marie/Louise in The Countess of Monte Cristo. Thanks to Philip and the whole Actors' crew, the D&D gang, and Eli for holding down the fort while she plays with swords.

DAN BURLESON (King Henry VI) is thrilled to get back to live theatre with Actors' Theatre this summer, and is always appreciative of the support of his family in doing so.

ANNA SHUFF (Prince Edward/Rutland/Bagot) is thrilled to be back in Columbus and working with ATC again since playing Fleance/Young Siward in Macbeth back in 2018. In the intervening years, they have been an active member of Bryn Mawr College’s Shakespeare troupe.

BRANDON BORING (Suffolk/Clifford) is making his Actors’ Theatre debut. Recent credits include directing the premiere of Brain Horne’s Second to Sherlock and portraying Pseudolus in A Funny Thing…, both with Imagine Productions. Thanks to the cast and crew, and all his friends.

CASEY MERKEY (Gloucester) has been active in Columbus theatre for over ten years and was last seen as Gary Essendine in Present Laughter (Curtain Players). When not acting, he is usually either working in software engineering, or cooking. But really, he's always acting.

JACOB ERNEY (Somerset/Richard) is ecstatic to be back at the park with ATC! A recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s acting program and LAMDA’s Classical Acting Abroad Programme, Jacob is thrilled to portray one of his favorite roles in Shakespeare. Previous ATC roles include Duke Frederick (As You Like It) and Ensemble (Othello). Jacob thanks his friends and loving family. Play on!

OLLIE WORDEN (Edward IV/Cardinal) has previously appeared in Much Ado About Nothing (Claudio), Little Women (Jo March), and many a Shakespeare Underground with Actors' Theatre. Their favorite things ever are Dungeons and Dragons, a good matcha latte, and being in this park.

PHILIP J. HICKMAN (Director/Artistic Director) is the artistic director of Actors' Theatre. He has been part of ATC since 2010, and is delighted to bring Queen Margaret to the Schiller Park Amphitheatre. Love and gratitude to Mikelle.

ROBYN RAE STYPE (Assistant Director) is grateful to be back in the park this year—this time as an assistant director. On stage at ATC, she has performed in An Ideal Husband, The Emperor of the Moon, Macbeth, and Little Women. Much love to her family, friends, and husband Anthony, and thanks to Philip for this fantastic opportunity.

BEATRICE FELDBUSH (Stage Manager) is a senior in the BFA stage management program at Ohio University, and is thrilled to be in her second season with Actors' Theatre. You may have seen her around the park last year as an usher, or as an ASM on The Secret Garden.

ELEANOR RAUSCHENBERG (Assistant Stage Manager) has previously worked as an ASM on ATC's The African Company Presents Richard III. She is also currently a student at Ohio University where she was the production assistant for Everybody. She has also worked as a stage manager for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and The Laramie Project with Lost Flamingo Theatre Company, and for several Bexley Theatre Arts productions.

KAY ROBERTS (Run Crew) joined their high school’s drama club in August 2021. They acted in Trap, Hallmarks of Horror, It’s a Wonderful Life, and The Marvelous Wonderettes. They did run crew for Murder on the Orient Express and Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.

BRENDAN MICHNA (Scenic Designer) does a lot of theatre work all over the city.

STEVE PUHL JR. (Master Carpenter) is excited to be back in the theater world doing all the fun things!

CATHERINE RINELLA (Sound Designer/Sound Engineer) is an audio llama that has wandered back to the ATC corral. Cathy is excited to return as sound designer for the 2022 season. She is also an audio engineer, board operator, and producer at WCBE 90.5 FM Columbus, and audio masterer for Rusty Quill Podcasts.

NIKKI PRICE (Sound Board Operator) recently graduated from Capital University with a degree in theater studies and was the 2022 recipient of the Bill B. Kennedy & Lauren R. Weed Theatre Prize. They have worked as stage manager, lighting designer, and sound board operator for many productions at Capital University. They are excited to be returning to Actors’ Theatre where they were the assistant stage manager for the 2017 production of Julius Caesar.

ROWAN WINTERWOOD (Lighting Designer) is a designer, director, and aerialist. She has worked with ATC as a lighting designer (2021 season), director (OR, 2020), stage manager (Romeo & Juliet, 2019) and sound engineer, and is excited to be returning for her sixth season in the park.

TONYAMARIE (Costume/Props Designer) is the costume designer and mixed media sculptress behind Gypsy Cat Studios, her freelance artistry business since 2007. She is a mother of two and a grandmother of four, and loves introducing her grandchildren to the magic of theater, live performance, art, and animals.

NINA MARTIN (Wardrobe Manager/Production Manager) will be back for her third season in the park, and she is always grateful to her ATC family for new opportunities. Special thanks to her cats, Hamlet and Puck, for always offering her a snuggle while filling out reports after a long rehearsal.

JOY HEINO (Properties Manager/House Manager) has recently graduated with her BA in theatre/technical theatre and music, and has spent the last year working around Columbus in stage management and sound design with Columbus Children's Theatre, CATCO, and Short North Stage. Now she is very excited to begin her first season as props manager and staff with ATC!

BETH JOSEPHSEN (Movement/Intimacy Coach) has been with ATC for 14 years in various roles as an actor, director, and staff member. When not in the park, she takes Shakespeare programming to local schools. Beth would like to thank her husband for his love and support. IG: beth.josephsen

MEGAN LEAR (Producing Director) is excited to share the summer with you and this amazing team. Much love to Cody, Lily, and Mom.

ADAM SIMON (Managing Director) is very grateful that he gets to create art with the people he loves most, to be enjoyed by the community that he calls home. Thank you for supporting ATC and our ongoing efforts to keep art free and accessible to all people. And a special thank you to Beth for always pushing him to be better.

COLLEEN UNDERWOOD (House Manager) is excited to be back in the park for another great summer of theatre! Colleen has been working with Actors’ Theatre for the past four years, acting and in stage management, and is heading into her second year as a company member.

SARAH MARIE WILSON (House Manager) is jazzed to be returning to the Schiller Park stage! She is also ATC’s social media manager, previously working as an artist educator (2020-2021) and performer in Little Women (2019) and Hamlet, 1603 (2022). Follow us @actorstheatrecolumbus!

BROOKE STILES (House Manager) is so excited to enjoy her second summer in the park! She is a graduate from Denison University and has traveled the world with various theatre companies and archival projects. Favorite stage management credits include The African Company Presents Richard III with Actors' Theatre of Columbus and A Christmas Story: The Musical with Columbus Children’s Theatre. Enjoy!

MARGARET WELSH (Assistant House Manager) is a 2021 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University where they received a BA in theatre and dance. Onstage credits at OWU include Twelfth Night 2020 (Maria), Medusa’s Tale (Medusa), and Eurydice (Big Stone). They are also a house manager with CAPA and are so happy to be working with ATC this summer.

KATHERINE DUNHAM (Assistant House Manager) is excited to be back with Actors' Theatre. She is a senior at the Arts and College Preparatory Academy. Some of her favorite productions that she has been in have been Frozen JR. with CCT and The Last Lifeboat with Lovewell. She would like to thank her parents and family for supporting her in everything she does. 

MEGAN GIFFORD (Assistant House Manager) is excited to be working with Actors' Theatre for the second time! She previously played Martha in ATC's production of The Secret Garden last summer. Enjoy the show!

ELLIE GUYTON (Assistant House Manager) has taken several classes at Actors' Theatre’s Globe School and has been ushering with the company for three years. They are super excited to join the house management team this season and they hope you enjoy the show!

DANA SEKERES MARK (Assistant House Manager) has worked in television production for almost a decade, but her love for entertainment and the arts started with theatre. New to Columbus and excited to be a part of this community!